Strong Advocacy in Domestic Violence Matters—Your Protection Is Our Mission
Understanding Your Rights in Domestic Abuse Cases
Domestic abuse impacts countless families in Maryland. Whether the abuse is physical, emotional, or financial, it can leave lasting scars and profoundly affect every aspect of a victim’s life. Allegations of domestic violence can also carry serious consequences in divorce and child custody cases. If you or a loved one is experiencing — or being accused of — abuse by a spouse, domestic partner, or significant other, it is critical to take immediate steps to protect yourself and your family.
Have you been wrongfully accused of abuse? Attorney Christine Saverda Nielson is dedicated to uncovering the truth and challenging false allegations. She will fight tirelessly to protect your rights and defend your case.
Protect Your Rights with an Experienced Towson Family Lawyer
The Law Office of Christine Saverda Nielson, P.A., in Towson, Maryland, provides dedicated legal support to clients in Baltimore and across the state who are affected by violence or threats of violence. Through restraining orders and civil claims for assault and battery, family law attorney Christine Saverda Nielson works to protect victims of abuse while ensuring abusers are held accountable. If you are experiencing abuse, it is important to take action without delay.
Accountability for Domestic Abuse
If Attorney Nielson is a Yale Law School graduate and former federal agent with the U.S. Treasury’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to vigorously protecting clients in domestic abuse matters in both state and federal courts.
If you are a survivor of abuse, our firm can help you pursue monetary damages through a civil lawsuit that holds your abuser accountable and seeks justice for the harm you have suffered.
If you have been wrongfully accused of domestic violence, the Law Office of Christine Saverda Nielson, P.A., is prepared to help restore your reputation, protect your parental rights, and secure access to your home and children.
Why Get a Restraining Order?
A restraining order, also called a protective order, is a legal tool designed to help protect individuals from abuse or threats of abuse. Depending on the circumstances, a restraining order may prohibit the alleged abuser from:
Contacting the victim through phone calls, emails, text messages, letters, or other forms of communication
Entering or waiting outside the victim’s residence, even if it is also the abuser’s home
Approaching the victim’s workplace or school
Making threats or following the victim during daily activities
While a restraining order cannot guarantee absolute safety, it creates a significant legal barrier against further abuse. Importantly, violating the order can lead to serious legal consequences.
To obtain an initial restraining order, the process generally requires submitting paperwork and attending a court hearing. Our firm guides clients through this process and provides representation every step of the way.
We also represent individuals who have been falsely accused of spousal abuse, child abuse, or abuse of a partner. In such cases, we work to challenge and overturn restraining orders that were improperly or unjustly issued.